Table 4.
Comparison of changeable value between pre-test and post-test in postural balance, walking abilities and quality of life in the participants (N = 17).
| Variable | HBP group (n = 9) | Control group (n = 8) | Mann–Whitney U value | Z | Exact Sig. (two-tailed) |
| 10MWT (C)(m/s) | −5.20 (−8.00 to −0.57)∗ | −4.27 (−6.17 to 0.01) | 29.00 | −0.674 | 0.541 |
| 10-MWT (F)(m/s) | −1.11 (−9.50 to −0.85) | −3.29 (−6.30 to −0.44) | 28.00 | −0.770 | 0.481 |
| F8WT speed (second) | −6.74 (−8.67 to −5.74) | −2.00 (−8.19 to −0.21) | 14.00 | −2.118 | 0.036 |
| F8WT step (number) | −8.00 (−11.00 to −5.50) | −4.50 (−6.75 to −1.25) | 19.50 | −1.597 | 0.114 |
| FSST (second) | −2.60 (−4.28 to −1.00) | −1.54 (−1.59 to −1.04) | 24.00 | −1.158 | 0.277 |
| SF-36 | |||||
| Physical component scale | −0.63 (−4.37 to 9.06) | −3.44 (−17.18 to 9.37) | 29.50 | −0.626 | 0.541 |
| Mental component scale | −4.06 (−23.34 to −14.68) | −2.71 (−13.69 to 12.71) | 33.00 | −0.288 | 0.815 |
∗
Median (25% interquartile range, 75% interquartile range).
10-MWT (C), 10-Meter Walk Test with comfortable; 10-MWT (F), 10-Meter Walk Test with fast; F8WT, Figure of 8 Walk Test; FSST, Four Square Step Test; SF-36, Short-Form 36 Health Survey.